- From: Eliot Christian <echristi@usgs.gov>
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 12:45:51 -0400
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1996 GILS Conference National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, MD, USA November 13 & 14, 1996 Purpose -- The conference is intended to bring together the diverse communities that have an interest in the Government Information Locator Service (GILS), and provide a convenient forum for discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and future directions. The conference will highlight various GILS applications, such as the U.S. Federal GILS, and the lessons learned in their development and maintenance. Intended Audience -- Users of GILS, Intermediaries for GILS, Implementors of GILS Applications (whether state, local, regional, national, or international), Implementors of GILS Software, Information Advocacy Organizations and Associations, U.S. Federal government employees representing FOIA, information technology, library, records management, program, or public affairs offices. Vendors are welcome. Agenda -- The two-day conference will examine critical issues and provide varying perspectives on GILS. Keynote speeches and panel discussions will provide an overview of GILS status and directions, and technical and management sessions will provide more in-depth coverage of selected issues. Demonstration booths will provide examples of GILS applications and tools. The full conference agenda is available on the GILS Conference website at <http://www.dtic.mil/gils/>. Registration -- The conference is free of cost, but bring ideas to share. Register via the conference website listed above, or call the National Archives and Records Administration at 301-713-7100, ext. 255 to register by phone. Advance registration is required. Detailed logistics and additional background information are available via the conference website. Sponsorship -- The 1996 GILS Conference has been organized by a program committee reporting to the U.S. Federal GILS oversight working group, which supports the U.S. Federal GILS Board. The National Archives and Records Administration is graciously providing administrative support and hosting the conference. The conference website has been provided by the Defense Technical Information Center. -- Please share this announcement with other interested parties --
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